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Atrial arrhythmia and heart failure in congenital heart disease: a pas de deux with consequences

Heart BMJ

In adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD patients), atrial arrhythmias (AA) and heart failure (HF) are common. 1 Factors related to congenital heart disease, such as underlying anatomy, surgical repair technique and scars, can all be considered as AA substrates.

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Atrial arrhythmia and heart failure in adult patients with congenital heart disease: a retrospective cohort study

Heart BMJ

Background Atrial arrhythmias (AA) and heart failure (HF) are major causes of hospitalisation in adult congenital heart disease (ACHD). Dates of first AA and HF presentations were documented, and outcomes of RFA, including acute and long-term success, were assessed.

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Case Report: Complete AV block in two patients with a congenital absence of the right coronary artery: an unusual correlation

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

No previous reports have documented the coexistence of congenital absence of the RCA and complete AV block in the same patient.Case summariesCase 1 was a 52-year-old man with no significant past medical history who experienced syncope. The prevalence of complete atrioventricular (AV) block also appears to be low.

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Genetic syndromes associated with congenital heart disease

Heart BMJ

Congenital heart defects are the most common type of birth defect, affecting 1% of live births. The underlying cause of congenital heart disease is frequently unknown. Each syndrome is associated with specific congenital and acquired comorbidities and a particular clinical risk profile.

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Triple vasodilator therapy in pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with congenital heart disease

Heart BMJ

Objective This study assessed the long-term effects of triple therapy with prostanoids on patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with congenital heart disease (PAH-CHD), as there is limited information on the safety and efficacy of this treatment approach.

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Cardiovascular Management of Aortopathy in Children: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

Pathogeneses include connective tissue disorders, smooth muscle contraction disorders, and congenital heart disease, including bicuspid aortic valve, among others. The American Heart Association has published guidelines for diagnosis and management of thoracic aortic disease.

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Social Determinants of Health Including Child Opportunity Index Leading to Gaps in Care for Patients With Significant Congenital Heart Disease

Journal of the American Heart Association

Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print. BackgroundGaps in care (GIC) are common for patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) and can lead to worsening clinical status, unplanned hospitalization, and mortality.